Meet my friend “The Crab Lady” teach some greenhorn crab fishermen how to go from the picture you see above to crab meat ready for butter and lemon juice.
Video shot on July 6, 2008. runtime 6:14
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Flash Video: Mr & Mrs “Duck” the Canada Geese
Posted in May 7th, 2008
by ben in Waterbirds
Mr & Mrs “Duck” the Canada Geese, named because everyone asks if the “ducks are out today”. Now we’re right whether we call them g Mr & Mrs “Duck” the Canada Geese, named because everyone asks if the “ducks are out today”. Now we’re right whether we call them g Mr & Mrs “Duck” the Canada Geese, named because everyone asks if the “ducks are out today”. Now we’re right whether we call them goose or duck. His name is “Duck”. They are a pair of monogamous geese that nest at the foot of our property.
Video shot on May 4, 2008. runtime 3:26
Fire at Masonboro
Posted in February 20th, 2008
Local Fire Department responds quickly as two alarm fire eats up Bermuda grass as strong northeastern winds blow over drought ridden North Carolina coastline.
Video shot on February 19, 2008. runtime 5:30
Turkey Buzzards
Posted in February 3rd, 2008
These two big turkey vultures (also called turkey buzzards) with red heads and six-foot wingspan are part of a family of about ten that appeared hovering over flounder remains that were put back in the ocean from being filleted the night before.
“Considering what they eat, these are some of the cleanest animals around. Having few feathers on their heads means they can wash them easily, and Turkey Vultures often bathe in water. They constantly preen (cleans out its feathers with its bill).” Read more.
Video shot on October 9, 2007. runtime 1:30
Flounder Fillet
Posted in January 31st, 2008
Ever wondered how to fillet a flounder? Well, here’s how thanks to my friend Swirvin’ Irvin. Video shot on October 8, 2007. runtime 3:40
Two Swans a Swimming
Posted in January 31st, 2008
by ben in Waterbirds
I hadn’t taken any pictures for almost two months when I looked out to see these two swans well, a swimming. Luckily they stayed around and actually came close enough to give me some footage. Video taken January 18, 2008. runtime: 0:25
Baby Lizard – Nature’s Gymnast
Posted in January 31st, 2008
This little lizard I named Lorenzo is really small (under 2″) but has a particularly long tail. He crawled closer and closer to me, climbed the table right in front of me for some great photos and video as well. Watch him use the table as his personal jungle gym by clicking the video.
Video taken September 19, 2007. runtime 2:10
Migrating Red Robins
Posted in November 2nd, 2007
A flock of about 150 red robins migrating through stopped by filling the yard. Video taken August 30, 2007. runtime: 1:15
Pair of Flickers
Posted in November 2nd, 2007
I was shooting a red-headed (male) flicker when company arrives. Video taken August 29, 2007. runtime: 1:27
goose heads
Posted in October 19th, 2007
by gooseman in Waterbirds
This was an unusual day when this small group of canada geese walked up to air out and eat tall grass before flying off to settle down in the marshy waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Video taken October 6, 2007. runtime 0:29
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